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by Jhaypee Guia on December 15, 2015 Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations in the Philippines. It is the happiest season in the country. This is the most awaited celebration, a season of love and sharing. It is also a day where people celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus. Christmas in the Philippines, one of two predominantly Catholic countries in Asia (the other one being East Timor), is one of the biggest holidays in the archipelago. The country has earned the distinction of celebrating the world's longest Christmas season with Christmas carols heard as early as September and lasting until Epiphany, the feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9 or the Feast of the Santo Niño de Cebú on the third Sunday of January. The official observance is from 16 December with the beginning of the Simbang Gabi to Epiphany. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on April 19, 2013 Mystique III Evolution (Manila) was a big success! It was held last April 13-14 at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City. More than 20 photographers from all over the Philippines joined this photography and post-processing workshop conducted by Mr. John Forcado, an very accomplished professional photographer. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on June 8, 2013 Today was a very exciting Saturday for the Vigattin Team because we were priveleged to cover the first day of AngelHack Manila 2013, which will continue until tomorrow for the teams to finish their programs and pitch those to the judges. This is also the first time that the Philippines is holding an AngelHack competition along with 38 countries this year. There are at least 70 teams (200+ participants) in the Philippines, and some even flew from as far as Davao just to join this event. With a $20,000 investment, a trip to Silicon Valley, and a lot more at stake, our participants are so much motivated to spend an all-nighter to finish their programs. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on October 23, 2012 One of the happiest and grandest festivals in the country again celebrated in Cebu City, the Sinulog Festival. It is a very famous event held every 3rd week of Sunday in the month of January in honor of Santo Niño, the child Jesus and the patron saint of Cebu. It commemorates the Bisayan people's pagan origin, and their acceptance of Roman Catholicism. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on October 23, 2012 The Manggahan sa Guimaras Festival is an annual celebration of Guimarasnons’ pride in their history, culture and their prized product, the mango. Guimaras has been making itself known through this tourism event that continues to draw the attention of thousands of visitors throughout the country. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on February 23, 2013 We had a very interesting discussion about mobile applications, the IT curriculum, and Mathrix Education today in our Vigattin Radio Program. We were joined by Prof. Arne Barcelo of UST as the newest Vigattin Radio co-anchor. Our guests were Prof. Rhea-Luz Valbuena of Asia Pacific College, Mr. Florence Sangrenes of Mathrix Education, and Michael John Peña of UST. We also talked to Dr. Dave Marcial of PSITE via phone patch. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on February 1, 2013 The park has long been one of the most favorite places to spend Christmas in Manila. Last year 2012, inspite of the sadness that many Filipinos felt because of Typhoon Pablo that gave so much pain and grief to many, Rizal Park opened an attraction entitled “Paskong Pinoy 2012,” a month-long Christmas and New Year celebration where a series of concerts and events were catered during the celebration. It also offered exciting entertainment that will surely enjoyed by many people. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 26, 2013 The 18th annual celebration of the Baguio Flower Festival, popularly known as the Panagbenga Festival, was celebrated in full earnest by the people of Baguio and were hosts to thousands of visitors local and foreign alike. The Panagbenga Festival is a month-long annual flower festival in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. Panagbenga is thought to be a Malayo-Polynesian word of origin, meaning "season of blooming." » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on October 23, 2012 Passi City, also known as the “Sweet City” of Panay, is one of the wealthy cities in the province of Iloilo that showcase the Ilonggo culture by the revitalization of traditional music, arts, and dances. Pintados de Pasi festival is probably one of the finest and most recognized festivals of the regions of Visayas that was well-developed over the years. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 25, 2013 More than a thousand Filipino fans of Japanese pop culture gathered at the World Trade Center last February 23, 2013 for the UP AME 1up Fair and Convention. Organized by the University of the Philippines Anime and Manga Enthusiasts, the AME Fair had a really great turnout of participants, cosplayers, exhibitors, gamers, and fans of Japanese pop culture. » Read More
